Wednesday, 1 March 2017

Surya namaskara is a series of twelve
physical postures. These alternating backward and forward bending postures
flex and stretch the spinal column through their maximum range giving a
profound stretch to the whole body.

Surya Namaskar has a deep effect in detoxifying
the organs through oxygeneration and
has a deeper relaxing effect.

Benefits of Suryanamskar:

Tones up the digestive
system by the alternate stretching and compression of abdominal
organs. It activates digestion and gets rid of constipation and
dyspepsia.

Strengthens abdominal
muscles.

Thoroughly ventilates the
lungs, and oxygenates the blood.

Acts as detoxifying agent,
by getting rid of enormous quantity of carbon dioxide and other toxic
gases.

Promotes sleep and calms
anxiety.

Tones up the nervous system
and improves memory.

Normalizes the activity of
the endocrine glands.

Refreshes the skin.
Prevents Skin disorders.

Improves muscle
flexibility.

In women, stimulates the
breasts to help firmness normally. Restores any lost elasticity,
through stimulation of glands and the strengthening of pelvic muscles.

Menstrual irregularity and helps in easy childbirth and pregnancy discomfort.

Prevents loss of hair and
graying.

Helps reduce fat and increase metabolism.

Eliminates unpleasant
smells(body odor) from the
body.

Lends grace and ease of
movements to the body.

Revives and maintains the
spirit of youthfulness.

Broadens chest and
beautifies arms.

Makes the spine and waist
flexible.

Produces health, strength,
efficiency and longevity.

When to avoid Surya Namaskar?

Pregnant women should not
practice this after third month of pregnancy.

Patients of Hernia and high
blood pressure are warned against this practice.

People suffering from back
conditions should seek proper advice before commencing Surya Namaskar.